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S513 DMR

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,013 mi
Last recorded92,013 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 DMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 87,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,852 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 72,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,466 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 68,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,704 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear trye worn inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,899 miles

rear tyres staring to wear in inner edges

vehicle undertray damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2009 61,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres staring to wear in inner edges

vehicle undertray damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,069 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,766 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 54,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

air bag lihgt staying on !WARNING!

Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,293 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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S513 DMR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S513 DMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S513 DMR registered?

S513 DMR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S513 DMR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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